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King, Pingree Announce More Than $5 Million to Protect Maine Coastal Communities
Washington,
April 21, 2023
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Fighting Climate Change
.S. Senator Angus King and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is awarding Maine $5,108,413 to support coastal communities and address impacts of climate change. This funding comes from NOAA’s Climate Ready Coasts Initiative and is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. “Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it’s at our doorstep. Frequent extreme weather events, ocean acidification, and loss of biodiversity mean communities from Maine to California will continue to face challenges because of the changing climate,” said Senator King and Congresswoman Pingree. “This crisis demands urgent action, and that’s exactly why we worked to pass the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. This significant funding will help protect Maine’s coastal communities, build resilient infrastructure, and support a more sustainable future.” The funding for Maine is as follows:
This grant is part of the Climate Ready Coast Initiative, which is allocating $562 million nationally through NOAA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. The funding will go towards 149 infrastructure projects in 30 coastal states and territories. In addition to the grants recommended for Maine specifically, the Climate Ready Initiative recommends funding for other national and regional initiatives that will benefit Maine. Senator King and Congresswoman Pingree both voted in favor of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. Together, these bills will invests millions of dollars into Maine communities for climate mitigation. ### |